The Machinist of Joy

You are the machinist
and at your will
all the machinery
is standing still

You walk and stand
eight hours a day
your strong arms
push the metal easily

You are the machinist
and at your will
all the machinery
is standing still
you are the machinist
the machinist of joy
du bist der machinist der freude

Body and mind
are in strong condition
you lift your tools
in every position

Sufficient experience
and mechanical skills
no pain no gain
to pay the bills

You are the machinist
and at your will
all the machinery
is standing still
you are the machinist
the machinist of joy
du bist der machinist der freude